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AEC Leadership Episodes

Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture
April 28, 2026

Human-Centered Construction Leadership: Moving Beyond the Industry’s Toughness Culture

Construction leadership development today requires more than toughness—it demands a human-centered approach to leading change. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™ , Ryan Ware sits down with Ed DeAngelis , CEO and Founder...
Guest: Ed DeAngelis
When Climate Policy Changes: AEC Leadership's Mindset Shift
April 2, 2026

When Climate Policy Changes: AEC Leadership's Mindset Shift

Climate policy shifts happen fast—but construction leadership in change management is what separates winning AEC firms from reactive ones. In this bonus episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan and Laura Steinbrink (CEO, Emeral...
Guest: Laura Steinbrink
Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms
March 10, 2026

Curiosity, AI, and the Future of Change in AEC Firms

In this episode of Activating Curiosity™ | Leading Change in the Construction Industry, Ryan Ware sits down with Kristin Kautz of JAM Idea Agency to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the AEC industry—and why mo...
Guest: Kristin Kautz
Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation
Dec. 9, 2025

Efficiency in Construction Leadership: How Collaboration Drives Innovation

Efficiency in construction isn’t just about speed—it’s about how teams work together. In this episode of Activating Curiosity™, Ryan Ware sits down with Brian Skripac of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) to explore how construction leadership and change management in the AEC industry are…
Guest: Brian Skripac